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Add 56/18 and 12/75

1st number: 3 2/18, 2nd number: 12/75

56/18 + 12/75 is 736/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 75 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    56/18 = 56 × 25/18 × 25 = 1400/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    12/75 = 12 × 6/75 × 6 = 72/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/450 + 72/450 = 1400 + 72/450 = 1472/450
  5. 1472/450 simplified gives 736/225
  6. So, 56/18 + 12/75 = 736/225
    In mixed form: 361/225

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